It is the pleasure of Octarch Iragdun Salikarios to announce the creation of the Octarchal Society for Progress, an organization that unites guilds that work to improve the quality of life in our realm and preserve and promote opportunities for social growth in all fields.
All Guilds that aspire to be a part of the Octarchal Society for Progress must participate in an annual contest, by presenting a proposal that answers the following question:“What would you do with the resources of the Octarchy in order to improve the quality of Life in Yliakum?”
A good crowd gathered in front of the courthouse in the library district as the most important citizens of the dome were escorted by the Hydlaa Guards. Leading the group into the premises were his Lordship Octarch Iragdun Salikarios and Vigesimis Amidison Stronghand and Datal Allavium.
In order, the representatives of the four organizations applying to the Octarchal Society for Progress presented their proposals, in front of the jury and citizens. In a process that took several hours, we heard the words of The Red Crystal Organization, represented by Miss Aiwendil and the Octarchal Champion Mr. Orgonwukh; of the Explorers Guild, led by Mr. Mordaan; of the Knowledge Seekers, with Mr. Erelenga and Miss Andoryn as speakers; and of the Tyndale Trading Company, led by Tolian Tyndale and Miss Ayvlis.
The proposals were varied in nature. The Red Crystal Organization proposed a vaudeville to entertain and foster cultural events and the performing arts in Hydlaa. The Explorers suggested the creation of outposts in the wilderness where travelers and citizens can find survival training, guided tours, fairs, and other outdoors activities. The Knowledge Seekers requested that the OSP provide a new venue for the University of Yliakum, a place where all citizens of the dome can expand their education. Finally, the Tyndale Trading Company proposed the creation of a Bank, for which they requested initial funding from the Octarchy, that could increase the wealth of its investors, give new opportunities for its clients, and fund charitable work with its profits.
After each presentation, the Jury addressed each speaker with questions about their projects, after which citizens were allowed to ask their own.
Now that all applicants have been heard and their projects have been explained in detail, the Jury have a tough decision to make.
Becoming the first members of the Octarchal Society for Progress is a great honor and a grand responsibility and it shall open many doors for those bestowed with the coveted batch. Not only will they be granted funds and logistics to set up and run their projects but they too will have the chance one day to be in the Council of the OSP and assess future proposals and applicants just like they were evaluated today.
May the best win.
Tuip Naltaryoth
Official Secretary of the Octarchal Society for Progress
Lord Octarch Iragdun Salikarios
is proud to invite the citizens of the dome to a formal ball to honor
The Octarchal Society for Progress
and its brand new members this [Saturday 9th at 16:00GMT].
The ball shall take place in the Octarchal Residence in the city
of Hydlaa and this year's honor recipients shall be announced in the course of the evening.
Make sure to wear your finest garments for this is a grand event!